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Holiday Traditions:
The Origin Of Christmas Elves

Most of us have always grown up never questioning why elves are such a large part of the holidays. Santa's little helpers are everywhere, from adorable Christmas elf decorations to some of our favorite characters in classic Christmas movies. Elves became a huge part of the Christmas tradition fairly early, and much like the reason behind why we decorate with holiday lights during the winter season, their part in the Christmas story can be traced back to ancient myths and folklore. Find out how elves first fit into the holiday tradition with these fun facts about the origins of Christmas elves.

Friendly Elf Folklore

Several scholars point to the ancient Norse mythology as one of the first places where elves are mentioned. Characters in a rich mythological tapestry that included gods, fairies and giants, the "hidden folk," as the elf name is roughly translated, were far closer to characters from Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings than the happy toymakers in Santa's workshop. These mythical characters were likely used to explain the unknown conundrums and mysteries of the natural world before science and logic could unravel them, and were depicted as dangerous almost as often as they were described as friendly.

Medieval Mayhem

Elf-like characters continued to appear in mythology deep into the medieval period. Yet, unlike some of the revered elves from earlier myths, the characters took a hard right turn toward the dark side. Popular themes like the everlasting duel between good and evil often placed elves in the company of demons and evil spirits, represented as deadly and devious. Interestingly, their transformation eventually split sometime later, picking that devious part of their character and explaining it in more whimsical terms. Thus the elf became known more as a clever creature or trickster.

The Jolly Old Elf

The elf's centuries-long transition from evil to innocent would have been an important reason behind their eventual partnership with a merry, gift-giving character like Santa Claus. An early description of Santa Claus, and perhaps one of the most influential in Christmas history, came from Clement Clarke Moore's poem we now know as 'Twas The Night Before Christmas. A careful read reveals that Santa Claus was described as acting like a "jolly old elf" while delivering gifts to a family on Christmas Eve. It can't be verified that this very tiny description was the reason why elves were forever linked to Santa Claus, although that could very well be an explanation.

Elves In Santa's Workshop

As the decades continued and the whimsical Christmas stories expanded, Santa and his faithful elves became inseparable. Fittingly, the elves found themselves at the North Pole, closer to the original Norse territory than anywhere else, even if in that time they were drastically changed. More poems, Christmas stories and books followed Clarke's classic Christmas portrait. Finally, the elves started to look like the friendly little holiday helpers we've always known; the characters from our favorite movies and Christmas specials working hard to create fun toys for children.

Christmas Elf Decorations

Elves are even more popular than Santa nowadays. The cute Christmas helpers are now used in all kinds of holiday displays, popping up on lawns alongside solar-powered walkway lights, on the occasional holiday card, not to mention as decorative accents for the home, particularly the kitchen or the kids' rooms. Given where the elf characters first originated, as well as that weird, darker transformation in the medieval period, it seems we have Christmas to thank for giving us the happy, hardworking little helpers that usher in that fun holiday spirit at the end of the year.

The Lakeside Collection has a variety of elf characters that are perfect for the holiday season, as well as Christmas gifts, cold weather apparel, warm comforters for winter and so much more.

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"The Lakeside Collection has proudly served America's shoppers for more than a decade, committed to customer service and satisfaction. And with our incredible low prices and great selection, we really do show that the best things in life don't have to cost a fortune."

Need Assistance

The Lakeside Collection offers the finest selection of merchandise at the lowest prices around. We have proudly served America's shoppers for more than a decade and are committed to customer service and satisfaction. If for any reason, you are not completely happy with your purchase simply contact us so we can make it right with a convenient exchange or merchandise refund. Personalized items can only be returned when delivered defective or damaged.

The last date to order for 12/24/17 delivery varies by region. See map below for shipping destination.

Shipping Charges

Shipping charges are based on the dollar amount of your purchase. Each item in your order is assigned a prorated portion of the order's total shipping charge to ensure total charges do not exceed what was quoted. Items that require an additional delivery charge, due to their size and weight, are advertised with an AD icon and additional charges are noted. These charges will be billed at the time your item is shipped to you.

How to Return

No-hassle Returns & Exchanges:
We hope you are pleased with the item(s) you have selected! But if you need to make a Return or Exchange, we're here to serve you…It's as easy as 1-2-3:

Call Us!
If for any reason you are not satisfied with your purchase, please contact us at 847-235-8159 and we will arrange for a convenient, prepaid UPS return label to be sent to you.

Pack It!
Fill out the attached Returns and Replacement form, and pack it with the items you'd like to return or exchange in a shipping box.

Print and Ship!
Simply print your pre-paid label, attach it to your shipping box, and drop it at the nearest UPS facility!
To ensure delivery, please don't forget to remove any old shipping labels or barcodes from your box before sending.

Additional Returns Information:
When using our prepaid UPS return label, your return may be subject to a $7.99 per package fee for the pre-paid return label. This amount will be deducted from your return refund and will be reflected on your original method of payment. Your satisfaction is our concern and items you are not happy with may be returned at any time. In the unlikely event that your order arrives damaged or defective, please call us at 847-235-8159 within 30 days of delivery, and our Customer Service team will work with you to immediately correct this situation!

Should you choose to make arrangements with your own shipping carrier, please note return shipping expenses are not refundable. Personalized items may not be returned unless delivered damaged or defective.

About Us

The Lakeside CollectionŽ carefully selects its products from
a large number of vendors located in both the USA and abroad. Our dedication to finding you the
very best in housewares, clothing, furniture, toys, holiday accents and more includes thorough
product testing that strives to exceed industry standards. This helps to ensure our merchandise
is both high in quality and competitively priced. Most of all, it assures us that the safety
and satisfaction of our most important asset - our customers - will always be met.

Disclosure Statement
Pursuant to California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010The
Lakeside Collection and those in our supply chain do not employ slaves or trafficked persons,
and we take steps to ensure that this expectation is met by The Lakeside Collection and our
direct contractors. Lakeside includes in its contracts with suppliers a requirement that the
Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 is followed. This act specifically states that goods
manufactured in whole or in part of prison labor, and/or forced labor, and/or indentured labor
is prohibited. Our suppliers are subject to regular audits and are contractually obligated to
agree to these terms. Failure to do so is considered a breach of contract. Additionally, we
maintain internal accountability standards and procedures for employees to ensure
compliance.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND
CONDITIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ACCESSING THIS SITE. BY ACCESSING THIS SITE YOU ARE AGREEING TO
THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

USE OF SITE: This site is operated by The Lakeside
CollectionŽ ("Lakeside") from its offices within the State of Illinois, United States of
America. Lakeside makes no warranty or representation that materials in this site are
appropriate or available for use outside the United States. Persons who access this site from
locations outside the United States are solely and individually responsible for compliance with
all local laws which may be applicable.

COPYRIGHT: All of the text, graphics, design and other
content of this website Copyright 2000-2015 The Lakeside CollectionŽ All rights reserved. You
may electronically copy or print in hard copy portions of this site for the sole purpose of
shopping or placing an order with Lakeside. Any other use, reproduction, modification,
distribution or republication of the materials on this site is prohibited.

TRADEMARKS: Lakeside is a service mark of The Lakeside
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their respective owners.

DISCLAIMERS: This site and its contents are provided on an
"as is" basis without any representations or warranties of any kind. Lakeside expressly
disclaims all such warranties, including without limitation warranties of merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose. Although Lakeside has made reasonable efforts to provide
information accurate as of its publication date, Lakeside does not warrant that the information
accessible via this site is accurate, complete or current. Price and availability information
are subject to change without notice. Lakeside and its officers, directors, employees and other
representatives shall not be liable for any claims or damages arising out of use of this site,
whether direct, indirect or consequential in nature.

Privacy

The Lakeside CollectionŽ holds the privacy and security of our customers in the highest
regard. The following data explains what kind of information is gathered on The Lakeside
CollectionŽ website and how the information is used.

The Lakeside CollectionŽ will NOT rent, sell or trade the contents of our emailing list to
any outside parties. You can be assured that your email address will be kept in strictest
confidence.

Does The Lakeside CollectionŽ offer secure online
ordering?

Yes, we do. All customer and order information is securely
stored behind a firewall and protected from unauthorized access. Your online session is
encrypted using SSL with a certificate provided by Verisign. Therefore, none of your personal
information, including credit card number, name and address, can be read as the information
travels over the internet. Your credit card number is protected by our encryption methods as
soon as we capture it and before it is stored in our database to protect it from potential
theft. The Lakeside CollectionŽ does not store your CVV2 credit card security code anywhere on
its system.

What kind of information do you collect from me when I
visit your web site?

We do not collect any personally identifiable information from those merely
visiting our site. We do ask for additional information if you would like to place an order,
request an order status or a free catalog, or if you need to communicate with us regarding an
account issue.

What are cookies and how do you use them?

"Cookies" are files that are stored on your device's hard drive by your web browser and are used to improve your online experience. Cookies help us identify account holders and optimize their shopping experience by allowing functions such as online shopping carts. Accepting cookies through your web browser is your personal choice. You can set your browser to disable cookies. However, if you choose not to accept cookies, we may not be able to provide you with as good of an experience as one that is specifically tailored to your needs by utilizing the cookie.

We may also use technologies, such as our own cookies, to provide you with personalized online display advertising tailored to your interests. To opt out of our cookies used for this online advertising, click here.

We may use the services of third parties to collect and use anonymous information about your visits to and interactions with our website through the use of technologies such as cookies to personalize advertisements for goods and services. To learn more, or to opt-out of receiving advertisements tailored to your interests by our third party partners, visit the Network Advertising Initiative at www.networkadvertising.org/choices.

Does The Lakeside CollectionŽ share information it
collects from me with outside parties?

The information you provided on the website is used to
fulfill a product order, a catalog request or research a customer inquiry. The information that
you provide is stored in-house separate from the Internet. We do occasionally share name and
address information with other catalog companies that offer similar products. We will not share
any personal financial information. If you are on our catalog mailing list, or order from one
of our catalogs, and would prefer not to have your name shared with other catalog companies,
please email at MarketingDepartment@lakeside.com and ask that your name not be shared. From
time to time, we may modify or amend this privacy and security policy in order to comply with
new laws or regulations or to reflect future changes in our business practices. All such
modifications and amendments to the privacy and security policy shall be posted here in the
Customer Service section of www.lakeside.com. The current policy has been in effect since
April 2015.

What do you do with my email address?

The Lakeside CollectionŽ collects your email address as
part of your registration with us. We use this address to communicate with you about your
account. We do not sell your email address to others.

How else do you use information about me?

Once you make a purchase from us, you become a part of our
customer file. As a valued Lakeside CollectionŽ customer, you will be put on our mailing list
to receive catalogs from us in the future.

How do I remove my name from The Lakeside CollectionŽ
mailing list?

If, at any time, you wish to be removed from our mailing
list please contact us by email with your name and address or click on the 'Contact Us'
option.